Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy_Z4foRS98/ Highly processed fast food contains elevated levels of fat, sugar, and protein.   Consuming these goodies during teen years seems to drive the development of the atypical breast tissue hyperplasia associated with later breast cancer. Medical University of South Carolina pathology researchers studied this phenomenon in a pre-clinical mouse model. Groups of animals were fed 3 different diets from 3 weeks of age: a diet high in so-called advanced glycation end products, AGEs, typical of fast foods; a low AGE diet; and a regular diet.  Their breast tissues were then evaluated during puberty and adulthood. The high AGE diet, equivalent to gorging fast food, led to multiple pathological changes in the developing mammary tissues including delayed ductal elongation, increased primary branching, increased density, as well as the atypical hyperplasia that can lead to cancer. Teen girls, particularly those with a family history of breast cancer, should be warned to

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy_YUlFRm3W/ Toting, tooting, or banging a musical instrument while precision marching around the football field leads to a musculoskeletal injury in one of every four high school students who participate in marching bands.  In a study to be presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics annual fall meeting, 70% of the 20,335 marching band injuries treated at our nation’s emergency departments over a recent 9 year period occurred in young women.   Half of the injuries involved the lower body, mainly the ankles and knees, while 6% were traumatic brain injuries.   Perhaps not as physically demanding as the sports for which they provide musical accompaniment, playing in a marching band is an athletic activity.  The teens who participate spend long hours practicing not only the tunes but also the on-field choreography.  The players are called upon to perform in hot uniforms during sometimes adverse weather while carrying instruments that may be heavy such as tubas or bass

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy_XXFZRaaL/ A woman’s risk of developing depressive illness following a traumatic brain injury, a TBI, is 50% greater than a man’s.  Harvard’s Mass. General Hospital anesthesiologists report this finding at their specialty’s annual scientific meeting.  They performed a meta-analysis of 9 studies covering 691,364 persons who suffered TBI. Their calculations show that 29.3% of the women developed serious psychological depression after TBI versus on 21.9% of men.  That represents a 48% higher risk.  The most frequent causes of this brain trauma in females turn out to be falls, partner violence, sports injuries, and concussions sustained during military service.  Contrast that with men’s TBIs which are caused by by blunt trauma with objects, motor vehicle accidents, self-harm, and assaults. The bottom line: women sustaining head injuries should be carefully watched over time for the development of depression by their medical teams as well as by their families. https://w

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy_V8SyxkfP/ Non-invasive application of high frequency electrical stimulation around a caesarian section abdominal incision reduces the need for narcotic pain med by nearly half.  This the conclusion of Ohio State University maternal-fetal investigators after their randomized, blinded clinical study of 134 c-section patients. Those women selected for treatment underwent three 12 minute applications of pulsed, high frequency direct current transcutanously delivered to points around their incisions.  The control group received similar applications from sham devices that did not deliver any electrical stimulation. The data indicates that these electrical stimulations reduced the amount of narcotics required to maintain post-op patient comfort by 47%.  The treated women were also 60% less likely to be discharged from the hospital with a prescription for an opioid. The current opioid epidemic is driving medical teams to search for innovative ways to reduce the need for n

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywY62IxBsh/ Recall By: Fda; Paradise Flavors LLC Problem:  All flavors of Paradise Flavors ice cream bars contain a collection of undeclared allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, milk, and food coloring including FD&C blue #s 1 & 2, red #s 3, 5, 6, & 40, and yellow #s 5, 6, and 8. Sold: At multiple retail stores in Florida including those in Monroe Country, in Marathon, and between Key Largo and Key West. Actions:  Do not consume these ice cream bars.  Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Paradise Flavors LLC at 1-305-509-0112. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/paradise-flavors-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-tree-nuts-wheat-soy-milk-and-color #paradise #icecream #bars #peanuts #treenuts #milk #wheat #soy #foodcoloring #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywYKFdxCS7/ Recall By: Fda;  Betty lou’s Inc. Problems:  Stabilyze Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter nutrition bars, Best By 05APR24 0053, contain undeclared sesame allergen. Sold: At retail stores in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MI, MT, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI, and WY and online at Betty Lou’s website. Actions:  If you bought these chocolate-peanut butter bars and you, a family member, or expected visitors have a sesame allergy, return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Betty Lou’s Inc. at 1-503-434-5205. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/betty-lous-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-stabilyze-dark-chocolate-peanut-butter #stabilyze #chocolate #peanutbutter #nutritionbars #sesame #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywXXDeR3Gg/ Recall By: Fda; Yarnell Operations LLC Problem:  Yarnell’s Guilt Free No Sugar Added Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream contains undeclared egg. Sold: By Walmart, Kroger, Harps, Edwards Food Giants, Hays, Mad Butchers, Cash Savers, Hometowns, Superlo, Shoppers Value, Town & Country Supermarket and G&W Foods retail stores in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Actions:  If you bought this ice cream, have it in your freezer, and a member of your family or your visitors have an egg allergy, return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Yarnell Customer Service at 1-855-215-5039. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/yarnell-operations-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-ice-cream #yarnell #vanilla #icecream #egg #all;ergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywWe7NxwS-/ Recall By: Fda;  Pepsico Caribbean Problem: This pancake mix contains undeclared soy. Actions:  Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Pepsico at 1-787- 788-4110. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pepsico-caribbean-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-quaker-pancake-whole-grain-oats-mix #pepsico #quaker #pancakemix #soy #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywVsxbxsBg/ Recall By: Fda; Select Custom Solutions Problem:  Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24 oz, lot 23080-2C2 contains hard plastic pieces which that pose a choking hazard. Actions:  If you bought this product, discontinue its use and plan to dispose of it.  Before doing so, call Select Custom Solutions at 1-800-359-2345 or use the email info@select-cs.com to request a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/select-custom-solutions-voluntarily-recalls-jay-robb-vanilla-flavored-egg-white-protein-24oz #jayrobb #eggwhite #protein #foreignbodies #choking #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywUcrXR89n/ Recall By: Fda;  Braga Fresh; Wegman’s Food Markets Problem:  Wegmans Organic Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit contains undeclared egg.  Affected if lot code BFFS282B4. Actions:  Return this product with a valid receipt to your Wegman’s store for a full refund.  For additional information, call Wegman’s at 1-855-934-3663. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/braga-fresh-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-salad-kits #wegmans #kale #salad #egg #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywTlWLxszE/ Recall By: Fda;  Nature's Path Organic Foods Problem:  Nature’s Path Organic Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles have undeclared peanut allergen in them.  Affected is lot code 2C110242o. Actions:  Return this product to the place of purchase,  For more information, contact Nature's Path consumer services at 1-866-880-7284 or via email at ConsumerServices@naturespath.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natures-path-organic-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-organic-pumpkin-spice-waffles-and #naturespath #glutenfree #waffles #peanut #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywSq2dRJYb/ Recall By: Fda;  Tiffany Food Corp Problem:  All flavors of Tiffany Mini Fruit Jelly Cups are so small that they are a choking hazard for young children. Sold: At supermarkets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York State. Actions:  Return these jelly cups to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Tiffany at 1-347-628-8588. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tiffany-food-corp-recalls-mini-fruit-jelly-cups-because-possible-choking-hazard #Tiffany #jellycups #choking #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywQy_uxZvl/ Recall By: Fda;  Greenhead Lobster Products LLC Problem:   Greenhead Lobster’s Refrigerated and Frozen Cooked Lobster meat have listeria monocytogenes contamination.  This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening infections in the very young, the elderly, and in those with immune deficiencies.  It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.   Sold:  In Maine and new Hampshire but then distributed nationwide. Actions:  Contact Greenhead Lobster at recall@greenheadlobster.com to check if the lobster in your fridge or freeze is affected.  Meanwhile, until you are certain, don’t consume any of this lobster meat.  To be on the safe side, return any of those product to the place of purchase for a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/greenhead-lobster-products-recalls-frozen-cooked-lobster-products-because-possible-health-risk-0 #greenhead #lobster #frozen #refrigerated #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywP6U3Rn56/ Recall By: Fda;  Baker Farms; Kroger Problem:  Kroger Bagged Collard greens have listeria monocytogenes contamination.  This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening infections in the very young, the elderly, and in those with immune deficiencies.  It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  The affected product has a Best By date of 10-16-2023 and production code 110093-387. Sold: At Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. The recall also impacts parts of Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. Actions:  Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Kroger at 1-800-632-6900. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/baker-farms-issues-voluntarily-recall-16-ounce-kroger-bagged-collard-greens-due-possible-listeria #kroger #collardgreens #liateria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywO71Lx67b/ Recall By: Fda;  TFP Nutrition Problem:  Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food has Salmonella contamination.  The bacterium can infect dogs giving them a gastroenteritis, and the animal may pass the infection to humans.  The affected product contain 3277 TFP or 3278 TFP on the second line of their date codes. Sold: In Arkansas, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Actions:  Do not feed this product to your pets, and be very careful about how you handle the dog food to avoid contracting an infection.  Contact TFP Nutrition at 1-800-330-3048 or via the email tfpnutrition.com/recall for replacement dog food, a refund, or more information. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tfp-nutrition-initiates-voluntary-recall-50-lb-bags-retriever-all-life-stages-mini-chunk-chicken #retriever #dogfood #salmonella #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywN_vexKa5/ Recall By: CPSC;  The FORT company, now out of business Problem:  These play tents are held together by small magnets that easily dislodge from their pouches leading to choking and laceration hazards. Sold:  About 13,250 play tents were sold online by getthefort.com and zulily.com. Actions:  Stop permitting your children to play with these tents and dispose of the product.  Do not resell or donate these tents.  It is a violation of federal law to either sell or distribute recalled products.  The company is no longer in business. If you require additional information, call the CPSC’s Hotline at 1-800-638-2772. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/The-FORT-Recalls-Childrens-Play-Tents-Due-to-Choking-and-Laceration-Hazards #FORT #playtent #magnets #choking #lacerations #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywMomoRnpu/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Little Sleepies Problem: The care instruction labels on the Little Sleepies Sleepyhead Loveys and Bandana Bibs tend to detach which creates choking hazards for young children. Sold:  About 450,000 were sold in the US and about 3,331 were sold in Canada online at www.littlesleepies.com and at boutique stores nationwide. Actions:  Take these Loveys and bibs aways from your children and remove the care instruction labels which will eliminate the hazards.  Otherwise, contact Little Sleepies at hello@littlesleepies.com, or call them at 1-866-330-3353 to receive a prepaid mailing envelope to return your products and receive refunds. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Little-Sleepies-Recalls-Sleepyhead-Loveys-and-Bandana-Bibs-Due-to-Choking-Hazard #littlesleepies #loveys #bandanabibs #labels #choking #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywLvldxJgK/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Far Success Trading Problem:  The metal blades of these Gevi Household Countertop Nugget Ice Makers, model number GIMN-1102 and a date code of before June 1, 2022, tend to break into small pieces which fall into the ice basket and create risks of lacerations. Sold:  About 8800 ice makers were sold exclusively online by amazon.com. Actions:  Stop using these icemakers and contact Far Success Trading 1-855-992-2888 or via email at replacement@gevi.com dot receive a replacement ice maker. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Countertop-Nugget-Ice-Makers-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-through-Amazon-Distributed-by-Far-Success-Trading #amazon #icemaker #blades #lacerations #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywKn9bRf3S/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Fortress Safe Problem:  Fortress, Legend, Cabela’s, and Gettysburg branded Portable Safes with Biometric Locks can be opened by anyone leading to serious injuries and death.  More than 39 episodes of unintended gun safe entries by those with unauthorized fingerprints have been reported including one death of a 12 year old child. Sold:  About 61,000 of these gun safes were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Scheel’s, Sportsman’s Guide, Optics Planet, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gander, Rural King, Lowe’s and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com. Actions:  Immediately stop using the biometric unlocking feature, remove batteries, and only use key entry to store guns. Contact Fortress Safes at 1-888-577-9823 to receive instructions about how to disable the biometric entry and to receive a free replacement safe. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Fortress-Safe-Announces-Recall-of-Biometric-Gun-Safes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-H

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywJibIRGOE/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Fisher-Price Inc. Problem:  Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Paint cars have high-powered magnets that tend to detach leading to choking and magnet ingestion hazards. Sold: About 21,000 of these toy railway cars were sold in the US and about 400 were sold in Canada online at Amazon.com and other websites and at Barnes & Noble and specialty stores nationwide. Actions: Take these toys away from your children.  Go to service.mattel.com and click “Recalls & Safety Alerts” to receive instructions about receiving a pre-paid return label. Use it to ship back your toys and receive a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Thomas-Friends-Wooden-Railway-Troublesome-Truck-Crates-and-Troublesome-Truck-Paint-Recalled-by-Fisher-Price-Due-to-Choking-and-Magnet-Ingestion-Hazards #fisherprice #mattel #thomasandfriends #railwaycars #magnets